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KT08 ACY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,602 mi
Last recorded90,602 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 ACY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 90,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 88,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Side/Brake light (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 80,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS + OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Side/Brake light. (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 76,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 76,709 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 72,135 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 66,702 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 64,743 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 62,323 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 57,591 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 57,591 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 53,797 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 49,542 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 44,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 40,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 36,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 31,594 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 26,924 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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KT08 ACY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KT08 ACY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KT08 ACY registered?

KT08 ACY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is KT08 ACY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT08 ACY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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